The Chet Baker Foundation 501 c 3 "Full Circle Youth Development Program" (developed by Shannon Smallwood) main mission is to bring awarenessof the "west coast cool" jazz genre Chet Baker pioneered to audiences young and old through schools, jazz festivals and special events.

A few "Full Circle" focus aspects being:* Jazz Music 101 (genre history) *Finding the talent within * Developing An Ear To Hear

From Hugh Hefner to Quincy Jones, Astrud Gilberto and Herbie Hancock many celebrities and world class musicians have offered their names and support to the Chet Baker Foundation.